We are cruising on March 3rd from Galveston to Cozmel. Anyone else going on this trip? Does anyone know how the resturant seating works? I can't remeber which seating we asked for, but my husband and I would like a table. We don't like booths. Who should I talk to about this once I get on the ship? Also, when should I take care of it? How soon once we get on do we need to go to our room? How soon will we have to do the life saving drill thing? I know these are all silly little questions, but the more I know before we get there, the better!

I think you have to tell your travel agent from now. Once you board they already have your seating picked out.
As far as i know you cant go in your room until 1 pm but you can have lunch and use the facilities prior to that. If your room is ready and you ask i am sure they will let you in.
As for the drill i believe they wait til everyone is on board it can be anytime between lunch and dinner.
Tash

Cowens, you won't know your actual seating time until you board the ship. The dining room and time will be embossed on your Sail & Sign card. If you want to change it or request a table size, go see the Maitre 'd.

When you get to your cabin, there will be a copy of the Capers, the daily newsletter, in your cabin. In there will be an announcement as to what time and where to see the Maitre 'd. If possible, he will change your table and/or dining time.

About going to the cabin when you board - I always board fairly early, around noon, and I go directly to my cabin. On every cruise so far, it's been ready. I drop my carry-on luggage, and head to the Lido Deck for lunch. My other luggage is usually (not always) at the cabin door when I return to the cabin.

Muster Drill is held just after sailing, on most ships. If your ship sails at 4pm, the drill will probably be around 4:30.

And - don't ever apologize for asking questions. That's what these boards are for. I've been on 12 cruises (9 on Carnival), and I still learn things from the boards. Hope y'all have a fabulous cruise! Bon Voyage!

On our cruises the muster drill was about 45 minutes before we sailed. One time, for an unknown reason, the ship sailed during the drill. We were disappointed as we like to be on deck for sailaway. If your cabin is ready when you board (always has been for us) you can go on in. If not, you can, as far as I know, leave your carryons there and then go eat or whatever until it's ready. As others have said, if you want to change anything about your seating for dinner, see the Maitre'd of your dining room as soon as you board. (We always go "find" the dining room early-some of them are hard to find!)

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